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Jared

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I conducted my bullet expansion test today at home. Using a 30 gal trash can bout 3/4 full, Standing on top of my toolbox in the bed of my truck to get about a 4 foot distance from muzzle to water surface.

From left to right: 38 cal 125 gr JHP unknown manufactorer, this round shot from a 1 3/4" j-frame, did not expand, penetrated through the bottom of the can.

2nd: 40 cal 165 gr Speer Dold Dot, shot from Glock 22

3rd: 38 cal 125 grain Golden Saber, also from j-frame

4th: 9mm luger 115 gr Hornady Critical Defense, shot from Glock 26.

I was using the #1 bullet for carry ammo in my j-frame, after today I will be purchasing some quality 38 carry ammo.
 

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Jared

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They expanded to: 38 golden saber-0.566, 9mm hornady-0.600, 40 cal Gold dot-0.736. and none of these 3 penetrated the bottom of the can.
 

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